- Dmitry Bivol was the former WBA World Light Heavyweight champion.
- Bivol holds a professional record of 23 wins and one loss record with a 52% finish rate.
- Bivol is coming off a majority decision loss from Artur Beterbiev in their undisputed light heavyweight title on Oct. 12.
Dmitry Bivol rose to prominence in the boxing community when he defied the boxing odds and scored a massive upset victory against pound-for-pound royalty Canel Alvarez during their light heavyweight title match in May 2022.
He’s coming off his first-ever professional loss at the hands of Artur Beterbiev during their undisputed light heavyweight title showdown on Oct. 12 via a majority decision inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
He'll be back.#BeterbievBivol | #RiyadhSeason | @Turki_alalshikh pic.twitter.com/t3EmJkL7rk
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) October 12, 2024
When will the Russian powerhouse return to action? Find out more about him below, plus his other important details.
When Is Dmitry Bivol’s Next Fight?
Bivol’s next opponent is Beterbiev, whom he’ll face in a championship rematch on Feb. 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A new poster has been revealed for the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol rematch on February 22nd. pic.twitter.com/DH0OuBijoh
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) January 28, 2025
Bivol has the opportunity to avenge his loss to Beterbiev and become the unquestioned king of the light heavyweight division.
Dmitry Bivol Boxing Record and Titles
- Boxing record: 23-1
- Wins by TKO/KO: 12
- Wins by decision: 11
- Number of world titles won: 1
- World titles won: WBA World Light Heavyweight title.
- Number of title defenses: 11
Dmitry Bivol Notable Wins
Bivol’s most notable wins were against Jean Pascal (via unanimous decision in November 2018), Craig Richards (via unanimous decision in May 2021), Umar Salamov (via unanimous decision in December 2021), Canelo Álvarez (via unanimous decision in May 2022), Gilberto Ramirez (via unanimous decision in November 2022), Lyndon Arthur (via unanimous decision in December), and Malik Zinad (via sixth-round TKO in June).
Dmitry Bivol Boxing Earnings
Bivol’s estimated boxing earnings range between $8 million and $10 million. His biggest single-fight payout was his fight with Alvarez in May 2022, where he secured at least $4 million. He scored a massive upset and rose to prominence.
Dmitry Bivol Trainer, Coach, and Cornermen
Bivol has had Gennady Gushianov, his longtime head coach and trainer, as his leading tactician since he was in the amateur ranks until today. Gushianov was a former pro boxer himself before transitioning as a coach following his retirement.
